OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Commerce, GA, Jackson County, and Surrounding Areas.
Thomas Lake Wilson
Sep 12, 2019
Thomas Lake Wilson, age 68 of Lula, GA passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at his residence. Born on Dec. 19, 1950 in South Carolina, he was the son of the late John Luther and Irene Johnson Wilson. He was a telephone repairman with Bell South, and was a US Navy veteran. Survivors include daughters, Christina Wilson, Lula, Amber Wilson,...

Bobby Clark Simmons
Sep 7, 2019
Bobby Clark Simmons, age 62 of Bowman, GA passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Born on June 16, 1957 in Commerce, GA, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Betty Free Simmons. He was employed in the poultry industry and was preceded in death by a son, Dave Simmons and a brother, James Simmons. Survivors include a son,...
Dwane David Ivey
Sep 3, 2019
Dwane David Ivey, age 67 of Carnesville, Georgia passed away on September 3 at his home. A son of the late R.D. and Mattie Lee Ivey, he was born on February 2, 1952 in Commerce, Georgia where he lived in the Banks County area his entire life. He retired as Department Head at Mount Vernon Mills in Alto, GA after...
Robert Eugene Huff
Aug 31, 2019
Robert Eugene Huff, age 52 of Commerce, GA., passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born August 8, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida. Robert was a construction worker by trade. Preceding Mr. Huff in death are his father, Ervin G. Huff; brother, Ervin Brammer; brother, Raymond Brammer. Surviving Mr. Huff are his mother, Marian Huff Duncan; daughters, Emily Huff of...
Bonnie Rose Montgomery
Aug 27, 2019
Bonnie Rose Montgomery passed at the age of 84 at Northeast Georgia Hospital - Braselton on August 27, 2019 surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born 11/21/1934 In Jackson County, Tennessee to parents Lester and Rosa Mabrey. Bonnie is the youngest of 6 siblings; sisters: Lucile Lynn, Louise Vought, Inez "Bill" Sara and Opal Williams, and brother: Jim Mabrey....
Sammie Ann Lena Peek
Aug 26, 2019
Sammie Ann Lena Vandiver Peek, age 91 of Commerce, GA passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at her residence. Born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Homer, GA, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Lula Leachman Vandiver and a CNA with BJC Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Larry Dean Peek and Johnny Ray Peek, both of Maysville; two...
Stella Kazazian
Aug 17, 2019
Stella Kazazian, age 79 of Commerce, GA passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at her residence. Born on June 14, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Seda Arsrounian Desiderio. She was a real estate agent. Survivors include her brother, John Desiderio of Roswell, GA. A memorial service will be held beginning at 12...
Mary "Linda" Cleghorne
Aug 10, 2019
Mary "Linda" Howard Cleghorne, age 72 of Colbert, GA passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Born on June 20, 1947 in Arcadia Desato, FL, she was the daughter of the late Seth A. and Mary Lucy Ballard Howard. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by brothers & sister-in-law, Fred (Louise) Howard, Robert...

Shirley Mae Byers
Aug 9, 2019
Shirley Mae Byers, age 76 of Maysville, GA passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at her residence. Born on March 28, 1943 in Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Geral and Dorothy Beadnell Barnhart. She was the widow of J.B. Byers and was a housewife. Survivors include sons, Jay Byers and Arthur Byers, both of Maysville; daughters,...

Genora F. Green
Aug 8, 2019
Genora F. Green, age 91, of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. Born on Feb. 9, 1928 in Buford, GA, she was the daughter of the late Alvie and Ruth Jenkins Freeman. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Martindale, Goldsboro, NC, and Linda Barclay, Westfield, WI. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at...
Edward Green
Aug 2, 2019
Edward Green, age 47 of Toledo, OH passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Riffle Green of the residence; son, Tim Green, Lawrenceville; daughters, Marlene Martinez, Holland, OH, Kimberly Tittle, Winder, Rebecca VanGotum, Watkinsville; brothers, Buster Green, Jefferson, Bo Green, Toledo, OH, R.L. Green, McCaysville, GA; sisters, Wilma Head, Michagan, Linda Green, NC; 17 grandchildren; and...
Roseann Heather Austin
Jul 31, 2019
Roseann Heather Austin, age 39 of Commerce, GA passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her residence. Born on Dec. 11, 1979 in Royston, GA, Ms. Austin was the daughter of the late Blanton Jackson and Dorthy Embrick Ann Austin. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Blanton Austin, II, Folsom, CA. Graveside services will be held...
Mary Evelyn Maddox Bennett Porter
Jul 25, 2019
Mary Evelyn Maddox Bennett Porter, age 85 of Commerce, GA passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. Born on June 5, 1934 in Carnesville, GA she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Millinette Lowe Maddox. She is the widow of J.C. Bennett and Randell Porter, a housewife, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Woods; brother, Joe...
Kenneth Glenn Ashley
Jul 21, 2019
Kenneth Glenn Ashley, age 70 of Danielsville, GA passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born on Feb. 7, 1949 in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of Beatrice Chadwick Ashley and the late Harvey Glenn. He was a Deputy Warden and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Selena Rush Ashley, of the residence; Jeffrey...
Bobby Gene Loden
Jul 17, 2019
Bobby Gene Loden, 60 of Commerce passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Mr. Loden was the son of the late Burnice Hubert Loden and the late Reba Murray Loden. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Elaine Loden. Son; Michael Mahoney of Troup, Texas. Stepson; Gary Cox of Commerce. Daughter; Tiffany Kinney of Commerce; Stepdaughters Ann Jernigan and Crystal Boyer both of...
Harold Paul Payne
Jul 17, 2019
Harold Paul Payne, 88 of Commerce passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Born in Gainesville, GA to the late William and Fannie Payne, he was a member of Commerce Church of God and retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Harold was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Ann Hill Payne, and his second wife, Ann Payne. Survivors include his...
Jerry Lowell Keezer
Jul 8, 2019
Jerry Lowell Keezer, 53, of Danielsville, Georgia passed in his home on Monday July 8, 2019. He was a loving father, son, uncle, brother and friend who will be missed by many. Jerry loved working outside and was a jack of all trades. Surviving him are his mother, Gloria Keezer also of Danielsville. His three children Lanea Johnson, Johnny Keezer...
Roy William Kitchens
Jul 5, 2019
Ivie Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Roy William Kitchens, age 70, of Carnesville, who passed away at his residence on Friday July 5, 2019. Mr. Kitchens was the son of the late Waymon Wayne Kitchens and the late Gladys Patterson Kitchens. Mr. Kitchens was a logger by trade. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Sue Hardy Kitchens, Carnesville, 2...
Sheila Jenkins Cotton
Jul 1, 2019
Sheila Jenkins Cotton, age 70 of Maysville, GA passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Born in Weaver, Alabama on October 26, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Theadore R. and Hazel Vincent Butler. She was a CNA with BJC Medical Center, of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Butler. Survivors include her...

Donald Leon Daffron
Jun 24, 2019
Donald Leon Daffron, age 63 of Hull, GA passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence. No services have been scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.